Day Main places to visit
1 Arrival in Zhangjiajie & Tianmen Mountain
2 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
3 Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Huanglong Cave & Fenghuang Ancient Town
4 Fenghuang Ancient Town & Departure
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DAY 1 Arrival & Tianmen Mountain Adventure

Highlights: Sky-High Cable Car, Tianmen Cave, Glass Skywalk

  • Morning: Arrive in Zhangjiajie. Transfer to Tianmen Mountain (1-hour drive from downtown).
  • Tianmen Mountain Cable Car: Ride the world's longest cable car (7,455 meters) with panoramic views of the 99-bend "Heaven-Linking Avenue" .
  • Tianmen Cave: Marvel at the 131.5m-high natural arch, formed in 263 AD, shrouded in mist and folklore 15.

Glass Skywalk: Walk the 60m-long cliffside glass walkway at 1,430m altitude (shoe covers provided) .

Evening: Check into a 3-star hotel in Zhangjiajie downtown.

DAY 2 · Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – Avatar's Pandora

Highlights: Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, Bailong Elevator, UNESCO Scenery

  • Bailong Elevator: Ascend 326m in 88 seconds via the world's tallest outdoor elevator to Yuanjiajie .
  • Yuanjiajie Scenic Area: - Avatar Hallelujah Mountain: Iconic quartzite pillars featured in Avatar .

First Bridge Under Heaven: Natural stone bridge spanning two peaks.

Tianzi Mountain:

  • Imperial Brush Peaks: Limestone pillars resembling giant brushes.
  • Tianzi Cable Car: Descend via a scenic 10-minute ride .

Evening: Stay in Wulingyuan District.

DAY 3 · Grand Canyon Glass Bridge & Huanglong Cave → Fenghuang

Highlights: Thrilling Glass Bridge, Karst Cave, Overnight in Ancient Town

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon:

  • Yuntiandu Glass Bridge: Walk the 536m-long, 280m-high bridge (world’s highest glass-bottomed bridge) .
  • Optional: Bungee jumping or zip-lining (additional fee).

Huanglong Cave (Yellow Dragon Cave):

  • Navigate 7.5km of karst formations, including the 19.2m "Settling Sea Needle" stalagmite .
  • Boat ride on Underground River (16°C year-round; light jacket recommended).
  • Transfer to Fenghuang: 3.5-hour drive or 1-hour high-speed train ride. Check into a riverside boutique hotel.

  • - Night Activity: Stroll along the Tuo River with illuminated stilt houses .
  • DAY 4 · Fenghuang Ancient Town – Cultural Immersion

    Highlights: Miao Ethnic Culture, Tuo River Cruise, Historical Architecture

    • Morning Exploration: Phoenix Ancient Town: Wander cobblestone streets and visit Shen Congwen’s Former Residence (renowned writer) .
    • Rainbow Bridge: Ming-era stone bridge with Miao-style pavilions.

    Tuojiang River cruise: Glide past traditional stilted houses and waterwheels.

    Cultural Experience:

    • Miao Embroidery Workshop: Try hands-on crafting or shop for silver jewelry.
    • Longevity Palace: Admire Qing Dynasty architecture.
    • Afternoon: Transfer to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport or Huaihua South Railway Station for departure.

    Travel Tips

    • Best Time to Visit: April–October for clear views (avoid July–August crowds).
    • Attire: Non-slip shoes for mountain trails; light layers for caves.

    From US$541 per person

    Based on a private tour including 3-star hotels for 2 people.
    Price variations depend on: • Program details • Travel dates • Group size • Hotel selection

    The Cost Includes

    • 1. Transportation: Full-course transportation services .
    • 2. Accommodation: Two - night stay in a double standard room at a 3 - star hotel in Zhangjiajie and one - night stay in a double standard room at a 3 - star hotel in Fenghuang Ancient Town (sharing a room with another person. Single occupancy requires payment of a single supplement). Basic toiletries are provided.
    • 3. Entrance Tickets: First - entrance tickets for Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, one - way ticket for Bailong Elevator, one - way ticket for Tianzi Mountain Cableway, first - entrance tickets for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, tickets for Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, and first - entrance tickets for Huanglong Cave.
    • 4. Tour Guide: Full - course English - speaking tour guide service.
    • 5. Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.

    The Cost Excludes

    • 1. Major Transportation: Transportation costs for round-trip to and from Zhangjiajie.
    • 2. Catering: All catering expenses during the trip.
    • 3. Optional Items: Unincluded transportation within scenic areas (such as internal transportation in Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, environmental protection vehicles in the forest park, etc.) and fees for entertainment projects.
    • 4. Personal Expenses: Expenses for laundry, telephone, pay - TV, etc. in the hotel, as well as expenses for purchasing souvenirs during the trip.
    • 5. Single Supplement: Single supplement is required for single occupancy .
    • 6. Others: Additional expenses caused by force majeure (such as natural disasters, traffic control, etc.).
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